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ISIS Releases Video Purportedly Showing Beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians

Feb 16, 2015 03:58 AM EST

The Islamic terror group ISIS has released a video purportedly showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya.

USDA Approves Production of First Genetically Modified Apples

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Feb 14, 2015 05:20 AM EST

Agriculture officials had given the go signal for the first genetically modified apples to be planted in the U.S., causing debates over food safety to flare up again.

Police: Halifax Valentine's Day Killings Plot Foiled

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Feb 14, 2015 02:04 AM EST

Nova Scotia police say a tip helped them stop a plot to kill a large number of people in Halifax on Saturday.

Egyptian Court Frees Al-Jazeera Journalists On Bail

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Feb 13, 2015 07:59 PM EST

Al Jazeera journalists Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy are now free. An Egyptian court has ordered their release on bail, after more than 400 days in detention.

U.S. Slips in Press Freedom Ranking After Arrest of Ferguson Reporters

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Feb 13, 2015 07:56 PM EST

The United States has slipped down further in this year's World Press Freedom ranking.

U.S. Officials: Embassy Closure Weakened Counterterrorism Efforts In Yemen

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Feb 13, 2015 06:03 AM EST

The United States admitted its counterterrorism capability in Yemen has weakened following the shut down of its embassy there.

Man Who Found 17-Pound Gold Nugget In China Waits If He Could Keep It

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Feb 13, 2015 05:59 AM EST

A Chinese herdsman waits word from the government if he could get to keep the 17-pound gold nugget he stumbled upon in Altay range of northwest China.

North Korea Unveils Over 300 Bizarre Slogans To Mark 70th Founding Anniversary

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Feb 13, 2015 01:43 AM EST

From the legacy of the Kim dynasty, to children's school uniforms, to growing vegetables and mushrooms. These are just some of the wide range of topics, North Korea's new political slogans were drafted from.

U.S. Federal Judge To Alabama Official: Issue Marriage Licenses To Gay Couples

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Feb 13, 2015 01:16 AM EST

A U.S. Federal judge has ordered an Alabama official to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, in a move that will hopefully break a standoff.

China Sacks Premier's Brother As Deputy Head of Tobacco Monopoly

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Feb 12, 2015 07:49 PM EST

China has removed Premier Li Keqiang's brother as deputy head of a powerful tobacco monopoly Wednesday.

Obama Asks Congress To Authorize Three-Year Fight Vs. ISIS

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Feb 12, 2015 09:34 AM EST

President Barack Obama had asked Congress to authorize a three-year use of military force in its battle against the Islamic state.

Boston-Area Transit System Head Resigns Amid Commuter Frustration, Delays

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Feb 12, 2015 07:03 AM EST

The head of the Boston-area transit system has resigned amid operational disruptions and commuter frustration during a series of snowstorms that hammered parts of the east coast.

Baidu Shares Fall, Q4 Revenue Disappoints

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Feb 12, 2015 07:00 AM EST

China's top search engine, Baidu Inc., saw less than expected revenue this recent quarter as more Chinese citizens are switching from personal computers (PC) to mobile devices.